1Edward Bolling to Thomas Jefferson, 29 March 1813 (Jefferson Papers)
This letter will be handed you by M r Tho s Roberts , who is anxious to obtain a commision in any of the military establishments now organizing, and in order to attain his wh wish , has solicited me to address you uppon that subject, and give you my opinion Respecting his qualifications &.c. I shou’d be false to true friendship, was I to neglect him, where there was the smalest probability of...